There is a sheltered picnic table on Place de Buisson, about halfway along the route.
Please note that the paths and trails can be slippery and/or muddy in wet weather... especially if you are unlucky enough to pass through after forestry work or encounter armoured vehicles on manoeuvres: the paths are then rutted and impassable in places! Fortunately, in this case, there is always a solution by going through the undergrowth :-)
Circular Ardennes loop south of La Roche-en-Ardenne
This circular route goes around a few villages south of La Roche-en-Ardenne, encroaching slightly on the territory of Tenneville.
Although mainly forested, the route offers some beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and hills.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 19.23 km -
Average duration: 6h 40 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 414 m -
Descent: - 419 m -
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Highest point: 467 m -
Lowest point: 276 m
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
District:
La Roche-en-Ardenne -
Start/End: N 50.143055° / E 5.528832° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 406 m - Orientation table between Mierchamps and Vecmont
- 1 : km 0.53 - alt. 348 m - Ri de Bronze
- 2 : km 1.22 - alt. 394 m - Vecmont
- 3 : km 1.95 - alt. 398 m - Ronchampay
- 4 : km 4.59 - alt. 375 m - Beausaint
- 5 : km 6.35 - alt. 281 m - Hévurzai stream
- 6 : km 8.66 - alt. 394 m - Hives
- 7 : km 10.3 - alt. 350 m - Herbiéval stream
- 8 : km 11.55 - alt. 354 m - Buisson
- 9 : km 13.4 - alt. 447 m - Hives Road
- 10 : km 15.28 - alt. 432 m - Beaulieu
- 11 : km 18.63 - alt. 384 m - Mierchamps
- S/E : km 19.23 - alt. 406 m - Orientation table between Mierchamps and Vecmont
Notes
Worth a visit
The tourist town of La Roche-en-Ardenne and its medieval castle.
The lake/dam at the confluence of the Deux Ourthes rivers in Nisramont.
Further afield: the towns of Marche-en-Famenne, Saint-Hubert and Bastogne.
Other walks in the area
Ardennes circular starting from Champlon
Visorando member 
16.93 km
+293 m
-285 m
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Tenneville (Province de Luxembourg)
The hike takes you on a journey of discovery through the countryside and forests on the heights of the Deux Ourthes Natural Park. The balanced alternation between panoramic views and deciduous and coniferous forests provides all the ingredients for a beautiful and enjoyable outing in nature.
Around the Basseille Stream
Visorando member 
17.00 km
+318 m
-313 m
5h 45
Moderate
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Forest loop in the heart of the Ardennes via Samrée
Visorando member 
16.82 km
+520 m
-515 m
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-en-Ardenne (Province de Luxembourg)
Set off to discover the authentic Ardennes forest, far from the hustle and bustle of the tourist centre of La Roche-en-Ardenne. In mid-August, apart from a few people on the outskirts of Borzée, you may not meet any other hikers. Peace and quiet guaranteed.
Walk to the sources of the Hédrée from Lignières
Visorando member 
14.45 km
+253 m
-257 m
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Marche-en-Famenne (Province de Luxembourg)
The Hédrée river forms in the marshy area of the forest on the outskirts of Marche-en-Famenne between the villages of Gênes (Rendeux) and Bande (Nassogne).The route crosses this rushing stream at the ford on the path shortly after kilometre 2 and then follows one of its tributaries, whose bed runs alongside the path for just under the next kilometre.This is not the only wet spot on the walk: you often have to take a path through the undergrowth instead of the road until you reach the junction with Rue des Fagnes at kilometre 4.4.After a well-deserved break, it's back to the same thing for about 2 kilometres after crossing the national road.The last 4 kilometres are much drier.A short stop on the bridge at the bottom of Grimbièmont allows you to see how much the waters of the Hédrée have swollen over the first few kilometres of its course.In autumn, the circular offers not only the beautiful colours of nature but also an incredible diversity of mushrooms.
The Hermitage of St-Thibaut
Visorando member 
7.95 km
+185 m
-183 m
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rendeux (Province de Luxembourg)
The hike starts at the end of Rue du Belvédère and crosses the woods to reach the village of Hodister. It then heads towards the site of St-Thibaut. Be sure to admire the view halfway along the route before returning to the starting point.
From Cheslé to Hérou
Visorando member 
10.11 km
+299 m
-299 m
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Houffalize (Province de Luxembourg)
A challenging walk in the Upper Ourthe region, along the wildest and most picturesque section of the valley. Discover an ancient Celtic fortress and the Hérou panorama, rated 2 stars by Michelin.
Around Rendeux
Visorando member 18.03 km
+339 m
-341 m
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Rendeux (Province de Luxembourg)
Start at Robert Lenoir Park in Rendeux and head towards Bois d'Arlogne. Once there, the hike passes through Marcouray. Then, from the village, head towards Cielle and descend towards La Boverie to finally follow the Ourthe to Rendeux via Jupille and Marcourt. A beautiful circular route to discover the villages of our municipality!
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